grocyvsTigase XMPP Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| grocy | Tigase XMPP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Home Management | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 9 625 | 358 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +100 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v4.7.1 · 4 Sept 2026 | tigase-server-dist-8.4.3 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Blade | Java |
Which one should you pick?
grocy scores 75/100 against 56/100 for Tigase XMPP Server, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, grocy is easier to run; Tigase XMPP Server needs more configuration.
grocy is growing faster right now (+100 stars in 30 days).
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